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Fall Printable Activities for Preschoolers and Up

If you are looking for seasonal fun that also builds important skills, Fall Printable Activities for Preschoolers and Up are the perfect choice. These activities combine playful learning with fine motor practice, visual perception, and early literacy skills. You can download the free printable packet at the bottom of this post. Fall Printable Activities for […]

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Autism and the Gut: GI Symptoms and Behavior

Many children with autism experience stomach and digestion challenges that can affect their daily lives. A new study shows these gastrointestinal (GI) issues are not only more common in autism, but they often last through childhood and connect to sleep, behavior, and learning. Understanding the link between autism and the gut can help parents, educators, […]

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The Connection Between Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation

When we think about self-regulation, we often picture a child’s ability to manage emotions, behavior, and attention. But there’s an important piece of the puzzle we can’t ignore: sensory processing. The way a child takes in, organizes, and responds to sensory information can influence how calm, focused, and flexible they are throughout the day. If […]

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Student Effort – Free Self Assessment

Helping students reflect on their own effort is one of the most valuable ways to build independence, persistence, and self-awareness. When children pause to think about how hard they tried instead of only focusing on the outcome, they begin to develop a growth mindset and stronger self-regulation skills. To make this process easier, we’ve created […]

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Motor Skills and Independence in Autism

Daily living skills such as dressing, preparing meals, cleaning, and managing self-care are essential for independence across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Many autistic children and adolescents experience challenges with motor skills, and research has long suggested a link between motor difficulties and reduced daily living skills. But until recently, it wasn’t clear which specific motor […]

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The Personal Space Song

Teaching children how to respect personal space is an important skill for school, play, and life. When students learn to keep appropriate boundaries, the classroom becomes calmer, kinder, and safer for everyone. The Personal Space Song and accompanying Personal Space Poem are designed to help students understand, practice, and remember how to use personal space […]

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School Routine Checklist – Free Data Collection Tool

For many students, getting through the daily school routine can be just as challenging as academic work. From finding their classroom in the morning to remembering to pack up at the end of the day, these functional skills require organization, independence, and consistency. Some children may struggle with transitions, self-care, or appropriate social behaviors, making […]

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Back to School Activities for Preschool and Up – Free Printables

Getting ready for back to school is the perfect time to focus on building strong foundations for learning. Preschoolers and early elementary students benefit from practicing prewriting skills before moving on to letter formation. This free printable packet of Back to School Activities for Preschool and Up includes 8 engaging pages to help children strengthen […]

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Factors That Influence Handwriting Improvement in Children

Even in today’s digital world, handwriting remains a critical skill for school success. Research shows that more than half of early classroom activities involve handwriting tasks such as copying, taking notes, and writing to dictation. When children struggle with legibility or fluency, it can affect their confidence, academic performance, and even self-esteem. Handwriting is a […]

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